#art, FEATURES by VALENCIARTIST: Sara Allwright

FEATURES by VALENCIARTIST today presents a magnificent artist from Wales, Sara Allwright, known to many of you here in the WP blogosphere. You can find her and follow her blog, Sara Allwright Fine Art which I am sure you will find interesting and entertaining. But now here is a bit of background on Sara. In her own words:

I left school at 15 years of age, without any formal qualifications, direction, or plan. After several years of going to night school I gained my qualifications in Art & Design and Psychology. I then went on to receive a BA (Hons) Painting & Critical and Contextual Studies degree.

I spent 20 years as an Art and Design lecturer in Higher Education; which I thoroughly enjoyed…engaging young minds into the world of art and creativity.

I now spend my time painting, and I’m in the process of writing my ‘memoir’.
I have exhibited and sold my art work in various exhibitions and galleries.
Most notably, the ‘Royal Cambrian Academy’, Conway. Wales, the ‘Albany Gallery’, Cardiff. Wales, & ‘The National Waterfront Museum’, Swansea. Wales.
Once I have completed my ‘memoir’, I will endeavour to have it published.

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SARA’S INTERVIEW

VALENCIARTIST: As a visual artist, how have you prepared for your profession and how far do you wish to reach with your art?

The art world can be fickle, and I soon realised I needed to find a way for my art work to be seen. I completed a number of courses; WordPress for Business, SEO for Business, Social Media for Business, & Excel for Business (to calculate my vast earnings from selling my art)!
I have now joined the wonderful world of ‘blogging’.
Primarily, I paint for me, but I would love for my art to be seen, hung on many walls, admired by as many people as possible.
Once completed…I would be thrilled If my ‘memoir’ were to be published.

VALENCIARTIST: Understanding that artists are usually well trained and educated individuals with ties to the community and internationally, as well as many connections to the news media (well informed), do you believe that artists (of all genres) have a duty to speak out publicly reference political, economic or social issues that affect one’s country or community? Or internationally?

No, I don’t think artists have a ‘duty’ per se. Or should feel obligated to speak out publicly. But I think it’s important that artists have free reign to produce work that may be seen as controversial, or pushing the boundaries. Work that highlights environmental, social, and political issues, to engage in relevant and pressing topics. As with any art form, if it elicits a response, it creates a dialogue.

VALENCIARTIST: What do you consider art to be?

I consider art to be another form of communication. A voice which can be used as a vehicle for expressing, perceiving and understanding many aspects of life. Whether it be social problems, metaphors, autobiographical narratives, nostalgia of time or place, to the more abstract ideas.
Art, is a subject, whether observed, listened to, touched, or read. It enables the artist to express or question our lifestyle, or society in general. Art is created in order to elicit some sort of response, emotion, or memory.
The recipient will come to their own conclusions, or subjective opinions based on their own personal experiences, upbringing, lifestyle, and so forth.
Art is beautiful, art can be ugly, art is powerful.

THE ART OF SARA ALLWRIGHT

NOTA BENE:

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